Need assistance with PC gaming setup?
Need assistance with PC gaming setup?
Hello, I’m not brand new to PC gaming, but I’m not the best at finding parts. My old system isn’t up to the demands of modern titles, so I’m considering a fresh build. My goal is to enhance performance for the price, focusing on optimizations that would make a difference, and figuring out what setup would work best for gaming.
Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 16-Core Processor i7-13700K (up to 5.4GHz) 30MB Cache
Motherboard
GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X AX (DDR5, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5200MHz (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
24GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4090 OC EDITION - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
4TB CORSAIR MP600 PRO NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 7000 MB/R, 6850 MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
4TB CORSAIR MP600 PRO NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 7000 MB/R, 6850 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - single licence [KUK-00003]
Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor
(CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16 Core CPU (4.5GHz-5.7GHz/80MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX: (WIFI 6E, DDR5, USB 3.2) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 4800MHz (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4090 - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
4TB CORSAIR MP600 PRO NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 7000 MB/R, 6850 MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
4TB CORSAIR MP600 PRO NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 7000 MB/R, 6850 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - single licence [KUK-00003]
It really comes down to the games you mainly play. On certain titles the 7950x performs slightly better, while on others the 13700k shines. Most games aren't optimized for more than 8 or 10 cores, but since both CPUs offer 16 cores, the 7950x can utilize all available threads more effectively in suitable games.
In general, these configurations are quite similar. Honestly, I’d choose the more affordable option since both will provide solid gaming performance and neither is a major advantage over the other overall. The main point is that the Z790 boards might have additional features compared to the B650, but I haven’t directly tested that yet. You might want to compare Z790 and B650 chipset boards if you need specific capabilities. Probably, though, it doesn’t really matter which you pick—just go with the cheaper one.
NP. Always available. Feel free to ask if you have any specific inquiries.